Western Illinois University appoints Kristi Mindrup as its first female president, amid some faculty concerns.

Western Illinois University's Board of Trustees has unanimously appointed Kristi Mindrup as the university's 13th president, marking the first time a woman has held the position. Mindrup, who has served as interim president since April, brings 27 years of higher education experience. The board will approve her salary and contract in March. Some faculty members expressed concerns about the lack of shared governance in the appointment process, while others praised her leadership.

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